Washington Unified School District

930 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691-3224
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Washington Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,448 students in Washington Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Washington Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
7,448 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington Unified School District, which is ranked #1013 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1009 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
42%
47%
26%
29%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
45%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,938 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,813
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,938
$18,511

Best Washington Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeway Island Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3255 Half Moon Bay Cir.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
Gr: K-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Evergreen Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 1-6
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 7-9
Rank: #44.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Gr: K-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2500 La Jolla St.
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
River City High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Elkhorn Village Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Westmore Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1504 Fallbrook St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Westfield Village Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,448 students.
What is the rank of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District is ranked #1013 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Unified School District?
45% of Washington Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,938 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 7,448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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